Introduction Hamilton Beach Mini Food Chopper

The Hamilton Beach Mini Food Chopper is a compact and efficient kitchen appliance designed to simplify food preparation. With a 3-cup capacity, it excels at chopping, pureeing, and emulsifying a variety of ingredients, from onions and nuts to sauces and dips. Its patented Stack & Press design allows for easy operation—simply press the lid to chop and release to stop. Dishwasher-safe components ensure effortless cleanup. The cost of the Hamilton Beach Mini Food Chopper is $29.99.

Detailed Specifications

The Hamilton Beach Mini Food Chopper boasts several key features that make it a valuable tool in the kitchen. It comes with a 3-cup capacity bowl, making it perfect for small to medium-sized tasks. The appliance is powered by a 70-watt motor that ensures efficient chopping. The chopper features a one-touch pulse operation, stainless steel blades, and a dishwasher-safe bowl and blades for easy cleaning. It also includes a safety interlock that prevents the blades from spinning unless the lid is securely locked in place.

Parts and features

1. Lid
2. Chopping Blade
3. 3-Cup (710-ml) Bowl
4. Base
5. Cord Storage (on bottom)

Description

The Hamilton Beach Mini Food Chopper is designed with convenience and safety in mind. Its compact design allows it to fit easily on countertops without taking up too much space. The 3-cup capacity is sufficient for preparing ingredients for most meals and snacks. The one-touch pulse operation makes it easy to control the chopping process, ensuring you get the desired consistency. The stainless steel blades are durable and resistant to corrosion, ensuring long-lasting performance. The product also comes with a comprehensive user manual for easy setup and operation.

How to use the food chopper

IMPORTANT: Before first use, follow instructions in “Care and cleaning.”

1. Make sure chopper is unplugged. Place bowl onto base.
2. Carefully place blade in bowl over center shaft. Turn until blade slips down to bottom of bowl.
3. Place food in bowl.
4. Place lid on bowl.
5. Plug into outlet. Press lid to chop. To turn off, release lid. Do not remove lid until blade has stopped turning.
6. Unplug; remove lid. Remove bowl from base. Carefully remove blade before removing contents.
7. Use cord wrap on bottom of unit for easy storage.

Setup Guide

To set up and operate the Hamilton Beach Mini Food Chopper, follow these steps: First, ensure all parts are included and clean. 

• Place the bowl onto the base and align it properly. Add your ingredients to the bowl but do not overfill it. 
• Close the lid securely and ensure it clicks into place to activate the safety interlock. Press the pulse button to start chopping. 
• For best results, pulse in short intervals to avoid over-chopping. 
• Once done, carefully remove the lid and bowl, and wash them in a dishwasher or by hand.

Chopping tips

• The bowl has a capacity of 3 cups (710 ml). For liquid ingredients, do not exceed 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) (MAX LIQUID FILL line on bowl).
• For more control, process by pressing lid briefly, then releasing. Check consistency and continue if desired. NOTE: Do not process raw meat, coffee beans, or whole, hard spices in the food chopper. This could damage the chopper.

Care and cleaning

WARNING: Electric Shock Hazard. Do not immerse base, cord, or plug in water or any other liquid.

1. Wash lid, bowl, and chopping blade in hot, soapy water or in top rack of dishwasher. Chopping blade is sharp; handle carefully.
2. Reassemble for safe storage.
3. To clean the base, wipe with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

Processing chart

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
5. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug, base, or motor in water or other liquid.
6. Turn the appliance OFF (), then unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
7. Avoid contacting moving parts.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surface including stove.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
13. Keep hands and utensils away from the cutting blades while chopping food to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the food chopper. A scraper may be used but must be used only when the food chopper is not running.
14. Blades are sharp. Handle cutting blades carefully when inserting or removing, emptying the bowl, and during cleaning.
15. Check that the appliance is OFF () before plugging cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the control to OFF (); then remove plug from wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
16. This appliance is intended for processing small quantities of food for immediate consumption. This appliance is not intended to prepare large quantities of food at one time.
17. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade on base without first putting bowl properly in place.
18. Be certain lid is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
19. Do not remove cover until blade has completely stopped rotating.
20. Do not attempt to defeat the lid interlock mechanism.
21. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
22. Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the food processor bowl as it can be ejected out of the appliance due to a sudden steaming.
23. CAUTION! In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only. This appliance is only intended for the preparation, cooking, and serving of foods. This appliance is not intended for use with any nonfood materials or products.

WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard

This appliance is provided with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

CAUTION

The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues with your Hamilton Beach Mini Food Chopper, here are some common problems and solutions: 

• If the blades do not spin, check that the lid is securely locked in place. 
• If ingredients are not chopping evenly, pulse the chopper in short intervals to avoid over-chopping. 
• For clogging issues, turn off the chopper and carefully remove any stuck ingredients. 
• Always refer to the user manual for detailed instructions and warnings. 
• Be cautious when handling sharp blades and avoid overloading the chopper.

Limited warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition. This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase in Canada and one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the U.S. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Compact design saves kitchen space.
• Easy to use with one-touch pulse operation.
• Durable stainless steel blades for long-lasting performance.
• Dishwasher-safe parts make cleaning easy.
• Affordable price point.
• Safety interlock prevents accidental starts.

Cons

• Small capacity may require multiple batches for larger tasks.
• No continuous run feature; requires pulsing.
• Some users find the motor noise to be quite loud.
• Limited to chopping and does not offer other functions like grinding or pureeing.

Customer Reviews

The Hamilton Beach Mini Food Chopper has received positive reviews from many customers who appreciate its ease of use and efficient performance. Users often praise its compact size, which makes it perfect for small kitchens or as a secondary chopper. Some common complaints include the limited capacity and the lack of a continuous run feature. However, overall, it is considered a great value for its price.